Did Freddie Mercury take AZT? A Look at His AIDS Treatment
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Freddie Mercury was officially diagnosed with AIDS in 1987, the same year the first antiretroviral drug, AZT, was approved by the FDA [1.5.2, 1.3.6]. The question of **did Freddie Mercury take AZT** is complex, reflecting the harsh realities of early HIV treatment.